A subtype of DIABETES MELLITUS that is characterized by INSULIN deficiency. It is manifested by the sudden onset of severe HYPERGLYCEMIA, rapid progression to DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS, and DEATH unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at any age, but is most common in childhood or adolescence.

Descriptor ID	D003922
MeSH Number(s)	C18.452.394.750.124 C19.246.267 C20.111.327
Concept/Terms	Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Dependent Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile Onset Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Sudden-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Sudden Onset Mellitus, Sudden-Onset Diabetes Sudden-Onset Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type I IDDM Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus 1 Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Diabetes, Juvenile-Onset Juvenile Onset Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus, Brittle Brittle Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Prone Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis Prone Ketosis-Prone Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes, Autoimmune Diabetes, Autoimmune Autoimmune Diabetes

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